Security Cloud Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by eTeam Workforce Limited
£621 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Knutsford (Hybrid), UK
Summary: The Security Cloud Engineer role involves leveraging cloud security expertise to enhance cloud infrastructure and contribute to the development of security software. The position requires collaboration with engineering teams to design and deliver cloud services while ensuring adherence to security protocols. The role is hybrid, allowing for a mix of office and remote work, and is set to last until July 30, 2026. The pay rate is £621 per day through an FCSA umbrella company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive cloud infrastructure enhancements in line with agreed budget and strategy.
- Work alongside engineers to contribute to the design and delivery of cloud services.
- Support stakeholders in leveraging and adopting the latest cloud-native application architectures.
- Ensure all architecture and cloud infrastructure accommodates the latest security and software life cycle patterns.
Key Skills:
- Experience working in cloud environments with professional certifications (Azure, AWS, or GCP preferred).
- Experience in translating HLD and LLD into actionable designs.
- Proficiency in Scripting languages: PowerShell, Bash, and Python/Java.
- Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies.
- Expert understanding of and experience with CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with SIEM tools, Security Controls, and Cloud Security Tooling.
- Experience with incident, problem, and change management processes.
- Experience with Wiz tooling (Wiz Cloud, Wiz Defend).
- Strong container knowledge, particularly in Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with Windows and Red Hat Linux operating systems.
- Experience in automation in an operational environment using Chef or similar tools.
- Experience in creating Deployment Manager templates or Terraform for GCP infrastructure automation.
- Familiarity with IAM roles, Service Accounts, and Organization Policies in GCP.
- Hands-on experience with Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, and Cloud Deploy for CI/CD.
- Knowledge of GCP Networking (VPC, Firewall Rules, Cloud Load Balancing).
- Experience with Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring, and Security Command Center for observability and security posture.
- Understanding of GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine) and container orchestration in GCP.
- Previous experience in the financial/regulated sector.
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a related discipline.
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional).
Salary (Rate): £621 per day
City: Knutsford
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.
Role Title: Security Cloud Engineer
Location: Knutsford WA16 9EU - Hybrid 60% office-40% Remote
Duration: Until 30/07/2026
Pay Rate: £621 per day through FCSA Umbrella
Role Description:
As an experienced Cloud Engineer your expertise will be utilised to drive the future of our cloud security software. You will play a key role in expanding our product roadmap, automating escalations and remediations, and offering insight into potential threats along with their mitigations. You'll also be involved in taking the knowledge you have and gain from our own CI/CD and Devops processes and apply them practically to contribute to and solve real world problems with dynamic business units and functions.
Primary Responsibilities
Drive cloud infrastructure enhancements in line with agreed budget and strategy.
Work alongside engineers to contribute to the design and delivery of cloud services.
Support stakeholders in leveraging and adopting the latest cloud-native application architectures.
Ensure all architecture and cloud infrastructure accommodates the latest security and software life cycle patterns.
Standard Technical Skills & Competencies
Experience working in cloud environments with professional certifications (Azure, AWS, or GCP preferred).
Experience in translating HLD and LLD into actionable designs.
Proficiency in Scripting languages: PowerShell, Bash, and Python/Java.
Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies.
Expert understanding of and experience with CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with SIEM tools, Security Controls, and Cloud Security Tooling.
Experience with incident, problem, and change management processes.
Experience with Wiz tooling (Wiz Cloud, Wiz Defend).
Strong container knowledge, particularly in Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with Windows and Red Hat Linux operating systems.
Experience in automation in an operational environment using Chef or similar tools.
GCP Track
Experience in creating Deployment Manager templates or Terraform for GCP infrastructure automation.
Familiarity with IAM roles, Service Accounts, and Organization Policies in GCP.
Hands-on experience with Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, and Cloud Deploy for CI/CD.
Knowledge of GCP Networking (VPC, Firewall Rules, Cloud Load Balancing).
Experience with Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring, and Security Command Center for observability and security posture.
Understanding of GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine) and container orchestration in GCP.
Desirable:
Previous experience in the financial/regulated sector
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a related discipline
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.